Who capped Starlink in Ukraine? Musk, Trump and Rubio give three different answers
Summary
Ukraine says the internet service Starlink, used in its military efforts, has been slowed down on purpose. Different people, including Elon Musk, President Donald Trump, and U.S. officials, give different reasons and deny ordering the slowdown.Key Facts
- Ukraine uses Starlink and its military version, Starshield, to help fight against Russian attacks.
- Ukraine’s President Zelensky said the speed limits on Starshield seem deliberate, not a technical problem.
- Poland’s foreign minister criticized Elon Musk for "playing politics" over the issue.
- Elon Musk said the U.S. government owns Starlink and controls decisions about its use.
- Reuters reported a U.S. White House official ordered the slowdown, but President Trump denied involvement.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the government did not order any internet slowdown and denied Ukraine has access to Starshield.
- Relations between Ukraine and the U.S. have become tense as Ukraine investigates the network restrictions.
- The issue arises just before U.S. November elections, with concerns about political consequences.
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